The Block

[10], 1137, [3] p. Includes illustrations. From Wikipedia: "Ralph Schoenstein (1933-August 24, 2006) was an American writer and humorist. He was a frequent commentator to NPR's All Things Considered. He began writing after a brief stint in the army, and became the author of over 18 novels and non-fiction works. His 1960 memoir The Block, tells of his growing up on New York's Upper West Side. 1978's Citizen Paul is a remembrance of his father, Pulitzer Prize winning newspaper editor Paul Schoenstein. Schoenstein was also the ghostwriter of a number of books for celebrities like Joan Rivers, Ed McMahon, and Bill Cosby (he was the uncredited co-author of Cosby's Fatherhood and Time Flies). In addition to All Things Considered, Schoenstein also provided humorous commentaries for the ABC Evening News and the Today Show." Good in good dust jacket. DJ has some wear, soiling edge tears and chips. Compliments card laid in.